I read there is 11mm padding. It looks like from the reviews that it's pretty thick in the butt area. It's not too thick, is it? Also, what about padding in the crotch/pelvic region? I'm assuming it's less than 11mm? Is it thin in that area? I'm...
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It seems u have specific comfort requirements these are my first shorts so can't compare them to anything else I know u can contact the manufacturer and speak to them they worked very very well withe on a concern I had. Good luck.
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I ordered a number 6 or 7 and for me it is way way way too thick and soft. The top layer is probably about 6 inches thick Im just guessing here I feel like I'm sinking in a bunch of cotton balls. This may sound appealing to some people. Not to this girl. I am going to order a new top layer and I'm thinking I'll go with a number 2 at max.
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Thanks to the fairly good elastic at the waist + the presence of some tightening cords (which I didn't need to use), whether you get small / medium, you should still find it a good fit. But being padding, it's still somewhat bulky, and you may not want it to be so big that you can't fit in your pants (biggest risk when you buy these sorts of impact protection). I suggest buying a small, even though you're probably not usually a 'small' and may feel a bit apprehensive about it. Their sizing is different from normal clothing sizing.
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It does take practice to learn how to insert it properly to keep from leaking. For the first few months I always wore a pad until I figured it out with my body. I still always wear a panty liner with it even at night. I have found that it works well at night instead of wearing those massively long and uncomfortable pads. In my experience being in one position for a period of time doesn't affect leaking as long as you have inserted it correctly and gotten a tight seal. I hope this helps.
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I apologize for taking this long to answer your question. My phone been disconnected so I was not able to check my email. I gave birth a long time ago,so I'm just trying to get the tummy somewhat back in shape. The truth is I have not really try it at work as yet. They are pretty tight which if good. I want yo use them when I workout. Hoping to see some results. Have you bought yours?
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I've never had a problem with it, if I empty it by 12 hours. Usually I empty it in the morning and then when I get home from work (don't have to do it public!) It's great. I start to spot if I've left it too long on a heavy day, and then I empty it, and it's no problem. I've never had it overflow where it was a problem. I usually use a pantyliner on my heavier days, just in case, but on the normal/light days, I don't need even that.
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Hi! I'm a 34 waist, usually and I wear a medium. A first time user will experience some discomfort after 4 hours of using with the elastic binding fastened. If he has ever had sciatica, protracted and frequent use with elastic binding could cause flair ups. I suggest relaxing the bind for some period while wearing is an alternative. Good luck!
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I am in bjj and have wrestled all my life. I am 40. The differnce with and withoutPads are huge on the mat. I have not wore pads under my gi so I can't speak to if they will hang on the cotton or not. I would guess they will be fine under gi. I know without the gi my shots are twice as fast with the pads and my knees are very happy. They are not as bulky as they look in the picture. I have 3 of my wrestlers wearing these and they love them. Measure your knee and get the right size. If you are borderline go for the smaller size. I think they have an extra small. If they are too big they will slide around. That is useless to you. Good luck and happy knees. I am in bjj and have wrestled all my life. I am 40. The differnce with and withoutPads are huge on the mat. I have not wore pads under my gi so I can't speak to if they will hang on the cotton or not. I would guess they will be fine under gi. I know without the gi my shots are twice as fast with the pads and my knees are very happy. They are not as bulky as they look in the picture. I have 3 of my wrestlers wearing these and they love them. Measure your knee and get the right size. If you are borderline go for the smaller size. I think they have an extra small. If they are too big... » Read More I am in bjj and have wrestled all my life. I am 40. The differnce with and withoutPads are huge on the mat. I have not wore pads under my gi so I can't speak to if they will hang on the cotton or not. I would guess they will be fine under gi. I know without the gi my shots are twice as fast with the pads and my knees are very happy. They are not as bulky as they look in the picture. I have 3 of my wrestlers wearing these and they love them. Measure your knee and get the right size. If you are borderline go for the smaller size. I think they have an extra small. If they are too big they will slide around. That is useless to you. Good luck and happy knees. « Show Less
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Jeff----I am not sure. My wife is 5-2 and it went up on her thigh. By it and try it. You can alway return it. Sorry I was not more help.---Robert
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I was somewhere between size 16-18, with allota bottom area, lol. It was a tight fit at first, I had to maneuver into it, but after wearing it only a couple of times I could zip it easily. Now it's too big, time to order a size down. :) Also, you're gonna wanna put some padding in between your body and the zipper, it pokes, but otherwise this will be one of the best purchases you'll make! Good Luck!
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No, not padded. Need to wear the underware if wanting cycle padding. BUT, GREAT 3/4 pants. We own 3 pair and love them...not just biking but all around comfy shorts. Definitely worth the money.
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Yes there is a strip of padding for the tail bone but there is no padding on the thighs. The picture is slightly misleading as it has the pockets inside the thigh area for pads to be inserted but they are not included. Plus the padding that is built in on the hips and the tailbone is good but a little ruff on the edges. Still a great deal for the price but if you land hard it will still leave a little mark..
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It's not padded, but the fabric is very thick and it's lined. It offers a degree of compression--at least I feel that it sort of "squeezes" my chest, but it's a mild compression. I've never used compression bras or tops so I don't know how it would compare to something intentionally designed to compress. For me, it provides support without hurting.
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Hi Elaine...Yes, IMHO, it's slightly thinner, yet obviously higher grade neoprene than many of its competitors. I genuinely can't compare it to any of the drug store brands, given that this is a higher grade material, as opposed to the plastics and polyesters, etc of those brands. It holds body heat in quite well, and is quite flexible and without bulk at the back of the knee. I'm female, and wear it under loose, "boyfriend" style jeans with no visible markings thru the pants.
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I have never had padded shorts before so I don't know if it is too much or not enough. I do know that the crotch area could use more but the butt seems good.
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Hi Regina..sorry for not responding sooner! If you fit well into a 44-64 in another brand~I must say that when I got my reg size of large in a Depends they fit a little loose..Tena runs smaller as it is a streamlined fit that goes with your body as you move. I first picked a sm-med because my waist size was within the Tena sm-med. I was shocked that the legs were really tight! I now get Tena size large even though it says a much larger waist than I have. If you fit tight in a 44-64 I would get Tena XXL 55-66 If you fit a little loose in 44-64~try Tena XL 48-64. I saw Tena women's extra absorbent underwear for Amazon Prime in XXL in an all blue package(I think they can be shipped in lrg quantities) The important tip is that they run smaller than others I've used~so even if a size 64 fit you just right~it most likely will be tight esp in the leg area. To be safe try first Tena XXL 55-66..Good Luck! Leila
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Sorry this is a bit rude. But BUTT SIZE & gluteal muscle conditioning will determine the seat size and amount padding needed. I can tell you, the more you ride, the stronger the gluteal muscle become, the less seat & padding you will need for comfort. I would start with the 11" wide & work your way down 9 1/2" - 7 1/2" Good Luck & Keep Riding !!!